A visit to the Branch Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Branch Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Branch Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Branch Cemetery

Lat:   38.5609°   (38° 33' 39")

Lon:   -88.9945°   (-88° 59' 40")

The Branch Cemetery is located in Marion County<2>.

The county seat for Marion County is located in Salem. Salem lies just to the north northeast of the Branch Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Branch Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Branch Cemetery, with the nearest first.

• Antioch Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Phillips Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Burge Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burge Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Burge Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Synder Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Synder Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Synder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Synder Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Mt. Moriah Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery
  • The Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2227246 <5>
• Bethlehem Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Ennis Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ennis Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ennis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Ennis Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Zion Hill Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Hill Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Zion Hill Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Romine Prairie Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Romine Prairie Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Romine Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Romine Prairie Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Peaceful Valley Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peaceful Valley Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peaceful Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Peaceful Valley Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Whitchurch Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitchurch Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitchurch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Whitchurch Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Harveys Point Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harveys Point Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harveys Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Harveys Point Cemetery is located in Marion County
• Continue List   (17 more) ...
  • Paradise Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paradise Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paradise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Paradise Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Deadmond Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deadmond Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deadmond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Deadmond Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Snyder Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snyder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snyder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Snyder Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Old Convenanter Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Convenanter Cemetery
    • The Old Convenanter Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old Convenanter Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the west of Centralia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #107318 <5>
  • Old Covenanter Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Covenanter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Covenanter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Covenanter Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • East Lawn Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Lawn Cemetery
    • The East Lawn Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #105510 <5>
  • Bryan Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bryan Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bryan Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bryan Memorial Park is located in Marion County
  • Sandoval Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandoval Cemetery
    • The Sandoval Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #108132 <5>
  • St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • McClellan - Anderek Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClellan - Anderek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClellan - Anderek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McClellan - Anderek Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Little Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Grove Cemetery
    • The Little Grove Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • The Little Grove Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Little Grove Christian Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1981346 <5>
  • Zion Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Grove Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Purdue Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Purdue Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Purdue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Purdue Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Wham Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wham Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wham Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wham Hill Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Dunkard Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunkard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunkard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dunkard Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Clapp Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clapp Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clapp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clapp Cemetery is located in Marion County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Branch Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Branch Cemetery, with the nearest first.

• Cartter
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartter
  • Cartter is located in Marion County
• Odin
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odin
  • Odin is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,004 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Odin <6>
• Salem
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
  • Salem is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,952 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <6>
• Walnut Hill
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
  • Walnut Hill is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 101 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walnut Hill <6>
• Kell
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kell
  • Kell is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kell <6>
• Centralia
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centralia
  • Centralia is located in Clinton County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,142 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centralia <6>
• Sandoval
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandoval have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandoval
  • Sandoval is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,205 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandoval <6>
• Junction City
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction City
  • Junction City is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 468 people
• Central City
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Central City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central City
  • Central City is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,107 people
• Wamac
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wamac
  • Wamac is located in Washington County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,117 people
• Dix
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dix
  • Dix is located in Jefferson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 428 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dix <6>
• Bannister
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bannister. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bannister
  • Bannister is located in Marion County
• Continue List   (10 more) ...
  • Texico
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Texico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Texico
    • Texico is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Texico <6>
  • Fairman
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairman
    • Fairman is located in Marion County
  • Baldwin Heights
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin Heights
    • Baldwin Heights is located in Washington County
  • Iuka
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iuka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iuka
    • Iuka is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 462 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Iuka <6>
  • Irvington
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
    • Irvington is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 609 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <6>
  • Jefferson City
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson City
    • Jefferson City is located in Jefferson County
  • Alma
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alma
    • Alma is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 302 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alma <6>
  • Idlewood
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewood
    • Idlewood is located in Jefferson County
  • Hickory Hill
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
    • Hickory Hill is located in Marion County
  • Union Town
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Town
    • Union Town is located in Marion County

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Branch Cemetery. The following communities are located in Marion County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Branch Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Central City
  • Central City lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the West (W) of the Branch Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Central City.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central City
• Iuka
  • Iuka lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Branch Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Iuka.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iuka
• Odin
  • Odin lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the Northwest (NW) of the Branch Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Odin.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odin
• Patoka
  • Patoka lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Branch Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Patoka.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patoka
• Salem
  • Salem lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Branch Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Salem.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
• Sandoval
  • Sandoval lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Branch Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Sandoval.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandoval

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Branch Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Marion County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Bond County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Clay County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Clinton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Effingham County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Fayette County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hamilton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Iroquois County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Jefferson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Moultrie County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Perry County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Washington County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Wayne County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Illinois
  • Cemeteries of Marion County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Illinois
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Illinois
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Illinois
  • Cemeteries of Marion
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Branch Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Branch Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #404794  (Branch Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #404794 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
  • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Salem South
  • County: Marion         Elev: 159
  • Location given for GNIS #404794 (Branch Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov